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Buy a Cruise Planners Franchise

Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise opportunity, supporting more than 3,000 franchise owners across the United States. Founded in 1994, the company pioneered a low-cost, work-from-anywhere model that allows owners to sell full-service travel, including cruises, land tours, all-inclusive resorts, flights, and travel insurance. Recognized by Entrepreneur as the #1 home-based travel franchise for 18 consecutive years, the franchise provides comprehensive training, ongoing business development coaching, award-winning marketing, and proprietary booking technology. No prior travel industry experience is required, and the corporate team does not sell travel or compete with franchisees.

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Why buy a Cruise Planners Franchise?

A proven business model, comprehensive support, and nearly three decades of industry experience make this low-cost, home-based travel franchise opportunity compelling for aspiring entrepreneurs. Franchise owners receive in-person training, ongoing business development coaching, award-winning marketing programs, and proprietary CRM and booking technology with AI tools. With low overhead and no storefront required, owners can build a scalable travel business while maintaining flexibility and control over their schedule.

Cruise Planners Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1994

    • Franchising Since

      1994

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,945 – $20,505

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $695 – $10,995

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $695 – $7,500

    • Royalty Fee

      1.5–3%

      of Gross Commissionable Fares

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Disclosed

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      3125

    • New Units Opened *

      325

    • Units Transferred *

      3

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $411,306

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Cruise Planners – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Comprehensive franchisee support is designed to help owners build and grow successful travel businesses. New franchise owners receive in-person training, access to 800+ online courses, and ongoing guidance from a dedicated business development coach. The system includes award-winning marketing programs, proprietary CRM and booking technology with AI tools, social media support, and mobile business management tools. The corporate team does not sell travel or compete with franchisees, maintaining full focus on franchise owner success.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchise owners are motivated, service-oriented individuals who want to build a client-focused travel business. They enjoy building relationships, helping others plan meaningful experiences, and growing through referrals and community connections. Prior travel industry experience is not required. Many owners are career changers, corporate professionals seeking flexibility, veterans, retirees, and entrepreneurs looking for a scalable home-based opportunity. A passion for travel, strong communication skills, and a willingness to grow are key traits for long-term success.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    #1 Travel Franchise by Entrepreneur 18 years; #24 Travel Weekly Power List 2025; Top 50 Innovative & Top 100 Veterans Franchises by FBR 2025; 99% owner satisfaction. Inc 5000, Top Workplaces, Travvy Awards highlight innovation and growth. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    Tourism vacation franchising ~$10B in 2025, 5% CAGR to 2033, driven by experiential demand, AI tools, rising incomes, and personalized services. Steady expansion post-recovery favors home-based models like Cruise Planners.

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